Dr. Ghadbian, a Syrian poet and professor at Spelman College, speaks to author and poet Fariha Roisin about her new book Survival Takes a Wild Imagination: Poems. From the event website: "This collection of poetry asks a kaleidoscope of questions: Who is my family? My father? How do I love a mother no longer here? Can […]
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is hosting SouthEATS 2024, its 9th annual food-centered Asian Pacific American History Month celebration. The event will include food from Canton House, as well as immersive art from AAPI artists, and crafts for kids.
Istanbul Cultural Center of Atlanta is hosting the 14th annual Turkish food festival this weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday. Expect to find a variety of foods including shish kebab, Mediterrannen salads, and homemade bread, as well as activities for the family.
Plaza Fiesta is hosting a mariachi band, which will serenade to mothers, as well as contests and prizes, according to the event website.
The Latin American Association (LAA) is inviting folks to a fundraising mixer at Tio Lucho's. Ticket sales and 15% of dinner sales will be donated to the LAA's programs supporting Latino community members in the Atlanta area. Buy $10 tickets here.
The Alif Institute and Arab American Women's Society of Georgia is hosting a ladies-only outdoor brunch for mothers. Tickets must be purchased before May 13 and are $30 - you can buy them here.
The Asian American Advocacy Fund is hosting a townhall in partnership with the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition Action, ahead of the Gwinnett County’s school board elections. Food will be catered by Asma's Cuisine. Register here.
Refuge Coffee is inviting folks to celebrate their 9th birthday with them at their Clarkston location. Expect cake, balloons, a DJ, and dancing.
Canopy Atlanta and Atlanta Civic Circle are inviting interested residents to a discussion and interactive event about tenants rights in the Buford Highway area. The event is the second installment of ATL Living Labs, an event series that is an extension of Cost of Living, a reporting project launched in 2023 that trains community journalists […]
Every fourth Friday, Pullman Yards hosts an Asian Night Market, featuring food vendors, artists, and music from the AAPI community. Free.
The Alif Institute will be showing Where Do We Go Now?, a film about a Lebanese village where Muslim and Christian women come together and conspire to bring about peace. Dinner available for $15 (mousaka with ground beef, salad, dessert). Details here.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is distributing free groceries, including fresh fruits and veggies, to families at the Iglesia Bautista Resurreccion this upcoming Saturday.
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